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The Spartan alliance defeated the Athenian alliance in 404 BCE after the Athenian fleet was destroyed at Aigospotamai. Subsequently, Athens and Sparta fought as allies and opponents on several occasions. There was no final defeat. Each waned as a power after the mid 3rd Century BCE.
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∙ 7y agoThe Spartans led the Peloponnesian League, which defeated Athens in the 27-year Peloponnesian War 431-404 BCE.
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How many times did Athens and Sparta go to war?
Athens and Sparta did not fight each other in isolation. They fought as allies and as adversaries in various conflicts over a couple of hundred years. So Athens did not defeat Sparta or Sparta defeat Athens. They were involved in wider conflicts in the battles.
Did Athens defeat Sparta in the Peloponnesian War?
After 27 years Athens, its fleet destroyed, was besieged and starved into surrender.
Was the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta. It was after the great Persian war, when Athens and Sparta worked together to defeat Persia. The Peloponnesian War was started because Sparta feared Athens may dominate them one day. There was a big battle between them, lasting for many years, but in the end, Sparta won.
Who had a army centered life Athens or Sparta?
Sparta full-time. Athens part-time.
Is it in Sparta or in Athens that only men could be citizens of a polis?
in Sparta were only free men citizens?
How many times did Athens and Sparta go to war?
Athens and Sparta did not fight each other in isolation. They fought as allies and as adversaries in various conflicts over a couple of hundred years. So Athens did not defeat Sparta or Sparta defeat Athens. They were involved in wider conflicts in the battles.
What happened in the Peloponnesian War that finally enabled Sparta to defeat Athens?
Persia provided the funds for the Peloponnesian League to build and man a war fleet to match the hitherto superior fleet of Athens.
What led to the decline in the Athenian empire?
Pericles' decision to attack Sparta
Spartans finally conquered athens after what?
after persia was allied with sparta
What enemy did Athens and Sparta work together to defeat?
Persia.The Persian Empire.
Who were powerful rivals of Athens?
First Sparta, then Thebes and finally Macedonia.
Did Athens defeat Sparta in the Peloponnesian War?
After 27 years Athens, its fleet destroyed, was besieged and starved into surrender.
Who did Sparta defeat in the Peloponesean War?
After 30 years they defeated a plague weakened Athens.
Is it Athens or Sparta that gained wealth by conquering peoples around them?
Athens was more of the logic city. Sparta was the city that dominated places and gained income from the defeat of many other city's
Was the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta. It was after the great Persian war, when Athens and Sparta worked together to defeat Persia. The Peloponnesian War was started because Sparta feared Athens may dominate them one day. There was a big battle between them, lasting for many years, but in the end, Sparta won.
What enemies did Athens and Sparta have?
Athens was enemies with Sparta and Sparta was enemies with Athens
Who helped Sparta defeat Athens in the Peloponnesian Wars?
the macedonians of course... No, not the Macedonians. Sparta had many cities aligned in a league to defeat Athens, and some had formerly been Athenian allies who turned their coats because Athens treated them too harshly. Also, Sparta later formed an alliance with an old enemy, Persia, which continued to meddle in Greek affairs after their defeat by Sparta and Athens many years earlier. Persia gave Sparta money for a fleet. nobody helped them Yes, somebody helped them. They could not have done it without help, especially from the Persians and the Syracusans. Read the history.
